Darkmyth University

Chapter Twenty Two

Quinten's POV

I woke up as the sun came over the horizon. Brody, Lucas, and Michael were spread around the room sleeping. I got up as quietly as I could, showered, changed, and then went to the room that Crystal and I shared. When I opened the door, two women were sprawled across our bed; I checked the balcony where I knew Crystal was last and found her phone smashed on the ground. I growled thinking that it had been strange that Crystal did not tell me good night when we spoke last night. I thought that one of the women had just disconnected us so that they could spend more time with Crystal. I went back into the room, into the bathroom, and growled in anger. I went back into our room and shouted, "Where is my mate?"

The two women on the bed sprang up in shock, looked at me, cowered, and one of them said, "We fell asleep around eleven last night."

"Get out both of you before I lose complete control." The two women left in a hurry. I phone Lucas, when he answered I said, "Get the guys and get to my room now!" I did not even give Lucas time to respond. I ran to my father’s room, threw the door open, and roared, "Clarisse has taken Crystal."

My father shook his head and said, "This cannot be happening. When was Crystal taken?"

"Early, around one in the morning. I called Crystal to check on her. I heard Crystal step out on the balcony to take the call. I thought one of the girls had hung up on me so that Crystal could get back to her sleepover. The two women that were with them last night do not know what happened last night. Clarisse and Crystal are not in our room so, Clarisse is the only one that could have kidnapped Crystal." I said rubbing my hands on my face, "I am going after Crystal. Brody, Lucas, and Michael should be at my room by now."

"Son, I think that you are making a grave mistake. Crystal is more powerful then all of us put together. Besides, if Crystal has been taken to Zander Stephanie is at least with her right now making sure that she is safe? Stephanie will be sure that nothing happens to Crystal."

"How can I not go after her father? Crystal is the love of my life. I need to get back to the states."

"I will allow you to go back to school but, you are not to go anywhere else without my permission. Do you understand me?"

"Yes, father I do understand you but, I do not know how you expect me to sit at school and do nothing."

"I expect you to do whatever I tell you to do even if it is not what you want to do. I believe that this will keep Crystal safer than you going after Zander. Besides, we have no idea where Zander is or how many people he has with him. Marissa has been able to obtain some numbers but, says that Zander is nowhere close to being done recruiting." I felt my inner monster come to the surface. My father came to me, put his hands around my upper arms, and said, "Son calm down, please. If you let the monster within out it is not going to help. Go to your friends, go back to school, and wait for Crystal to call you."

"Fine. I will do as you ask." I say closing my eyes for a second, took a couple of deep breaths, and calmed down. I would talk with Michael, Lucas, and Brody while we are on the way back. What my father did not know would not hurt him. Was that wrong of me to think? I did not know nor did I care. I wanted my angel back in my arms safe and sound. I bowed toward my father in respect before leaving to go back to my room. As I expected Lucas, Brody, and Michael were in my room waiting. I said to them, "Clarisse has taken Crystal to Zander. I am packing my bags, getting on the jet, and going back to school. I would like you to come with me."

Lucas said, "Of course we are coming with you. What did your father say?"

"To go back to school and wait for Crystal to call me." Lucas frowned, shook his head, and headed out of the room. Brody and Michael followed him quickly. I packed Crystal's things as well as mine, rang for a bellhop, and then headed to the bar for a stiff drink.

Lucas's POV

Brody and Michael follow me to our room. As soon as the door is shut I ask, "What do we know about Clarisse?"

"Not much. Crystal is the one that spent time with Clarisse." Brody said with a frown.

Michael said, "All I know is that Clarisse is the dean's daughter and we cannot go to him. None of us can go up to him and say 'Your daughter took Quinten's mate and we need to know if you knew anything about it."

"How true. Come on let's pack. Quinten will be ready to go soon and if we do not have our stuff together he will kick our asses." I say as I gather my things hurriedly into my suitcase.

Michael's POV

I was worried about Crystal and Quinten for that matter. Quinten seemed to be hiding his anger, worry, and contempt which, was concerning. If Quinten held it in too long he would allow the beast to overtake him and that was never a good thing. I needed to keep an eye on Quinten or things would get really bad very quickly for everyone. It was more important than ever for us to be at our A-game because something was coming. I did not know what it was but, I knew for sure that it was bad. Having not found our mates yet was becoming bothersome as well because two of us were not at our full potential I needed a break from things. I just did not know how to tell my friends.

Brody's POV

How can Lucas just toss aside the fact that Crystal was gone? Not that I thought Lucas was but, it just seemed like he was moving on too quickly. How is it that either Michael or I had not found our mates yet? I was considering that maybe we would not meet them. Or maybe they were not born yet. I just did not know. I was becoming more and more anxious to find my mate and so was Michael. I may need to take some time away and take Michael with me.

I needed to speak with Quinten about this because he was going to need Michael and me at the top of our game. Especially if we were going after Zander. Michael and I could not afford to have our minds on anything else. We could get everyone killed along with Crystal. I was not about to let that happen. I know I may come across as a jerk sometimes but, I cared about my friends and what happened to them.

Nicholas's POV

I knew that Quinten may not listen to me but, I was hoping that his friends would at least adhere to what I wanted. Vanessa had come to talk to me. I explained to her what had happened. Vanessa was shocked and agreed that I had said the right thing. Vanessa went to go find Quinten. I hoped that Vanessa could reach Quinten. I did not like holding my power over Quinten but, sometimes Quinten needed to understand that I needed him to do what I asked of him. Quinten was someday going to understand the reason I ordered him to wait for Crystal to call him.

Vanessa's POV

I found Quinten in the bar with several empty glasses in front of him. I sit next to Quinten and said, "Your father told me what happened. Would you like to talk to me?"

"I am not sure what to say. I am angry, upset, and I want Crystal back."

"I know you do Quinten but, you have to understand why your father wants you to not go look for Crystal."

"I do mother but, I do not want to sit here and do nothing."

"Crystal is a grown woman and she can take care of herself. Crystal is more powerful than we can even know my son. With Crystal being at Zander's hideout she will become even more powerful. Who knows how many powers Crystal will have now. You need to think things through not drown your sorrows in drink."

Quinten looked at me with sad eyes and said, "I am going back to school as father requested. Michael, Brody, and Lucas will be coming with me. I will think about what you said, mother."

"Good. Here are Michael, Brody, and Lucas now. Stay safe and call me as soon as you are back at school."

"Of course, mother," Quinten says with a quick nod. I watched as Lucas, Quinten, Brody, and Michael leave with grim looks on their faces. Their looks did not give me the vote of confidence that I was hoping for. I was worried about them but, I was not going to tell anyone that. I wished them luck and hoped that they did not do anything stupid or get themselves hurt.